tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post2167084682709563888..comments2015-03-30T10:04:45.382-07:00Comments on Geotripper: 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Baja CaliforniaGarry Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00531226195147986457noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-17062603183452098412010-04-04T18:23:39.874-07:002010-04-04T18:23:39.874-07:00I would speak cautiously, not being a seismologist...I would speak cautiously, not being a seismologist with access to the data, and say probably not. The fault system this earthquake happened on is related to the San Andreas system but is not directly connected. The aftershock pattern is probably a &quot;ripple&quot; effect as other faults are triggered by the ground waves from the large initial quake. Unless the San Andreas is right at the tipping point of going off, it probably will remain quiet. But anything could happen. Events like this are good reminders that we should be ready for big events at all times. <br /><br />That the aftershocks are not as obvious to the south may be in part because the seismometer coverage is not as extensive in that direction.Garry Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00531226195147986457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-91248193532873491362010-04-04T18:13:57.826-07:002010-04-04T18:13:57.826-07:00Looking at the locations of the aftershocks - and ...Looking at the locations of the aftershocks - and their gradual northwestward shift - do you have concerns about this as a precursor to the big one?charliewallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878901361371308043noreply@blogger.com